Michigan Public Health's Admitted Student Vector

April 11, 2023 | View this email in your browser

Welcome to The Vector Newsletter: Admitted Student Edition!

This newsletter is sent to students who have been admitted to the University of Michigan School of Public Health. We know that there is a lot to think about as you consider graduate school. You can expect to receive The Vector every other Tuesday now through April, and we hope it will serve as a one-stop shop for helpful resources, important dates, and reminders. Our admitted student webpage is another great resource for you!

This newsletter is composed by Michigan Public Health’s Office for Student Engagement and Practice (OSEP). You may have interacted with the OSEP Recruitment and Admissions team as a prospective student. OSEP also manages many current student support services including student life, career development, and academic support.

We hope this Admitted Student Vector has been helpful to you. This will be the final issue. Students who accept their enrollment offer to the University of Michigan School of Public Health will start receiving the Incoming Student Vector in May with important information for your arrival to the school.

Why Choose Michigan Public Health?

The University of Michigan School of Public Health is among the top schools of public health in the country. Beyond that, there are many reasons why Michigan Public Health may be right for you.

The University of Michigan is highly respected for its excellent graduate programs. The university is composed of 19 schools and colleges and 280+ degree programs. 110 University of Michigan graduate programs ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News & World Report in 2021.
You will join a community of support. University of Michigan students come from all 50 states and 139 countries. The university has one of the largest alumni networks in the world - more than 640,000 and growing. You will have the unique opportunity to join a community of more than 18,000 alumni from the School of Public Health alone. Plus, with more than 1600 student organizations at the university and more than 40 embedding in Michigan Public Health, there is a place for everyone to connect with others based on your interests and identities.
Big things are happening here. The University of Michigan is #1 in research volume among U.S. public research universities. In 2022, the university had $1.71 billion in total research expenditures, 1954 new research awards, and 433 new inventions. The School of Public Health has over $100 million in total research expenditures.
Ann Arbor is a great place to live. For the second year in a row, Ann Arbor was ranked the #1 small college town in America. With its unique blend of environments, experiences, and opportunities, we believe that the city of Ann Arbor has a lot to offer to students starting a new chapter in their academic journeys. Ann Arbor truly has something for everyone and consistently ranks among the country's best places to live.
You will be prepared for your future in public health. 99% of recent Michigan Public Health graduates are employed or pursuing an advanced degree. Our alumni drive positive change in nonprofit organizations, hospitals, insurance companies, universities, research, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and local and national government agencies. They chose Michigan because like you, they were seeking careers focused on service, compassion, and achievement. Learn more about career outcomes.

We want to know what you think!

We have a few questions about your application experience and future plans. Each year, we actively use feedback to constantly improve our internal processes and provide students with the best possible service.

Share your opinion with us in this quick four-minute survey. Let’s get started!

This survey is for students admitted to our residential graduate degree programs. If you have been admitted to our online Population and Health Sciences program, keep an eye out for a separate survey link.

If you have questions about the survey, please do not hesitate to reach out to sph-inquiries@umich.edu.

As a reminder, the April 15 decision deadline is quickly approaching. To confirm your enrollment for Fall 2023, log into your Wolverine Access account and follow the steps outlined in your admissions letter. Please note that for most programs, enrollment is not complete until your non-refundable enrollment deposit is also submitted.

If you are interested in seeking a decision extension or exploring deferral options, you should reach out to your department program coordinator.

Student Experience

Our Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Michigan Public Health

A strength of the Michigan Public Health community is its commitment to attracting, training and engaging students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds, cultures, values and perspectives. We seek to create an environment that invites and values the contributions of everyone so we can fulfill our public health mission. We are committed to honest and respectful dialogue, treating everyone with dignity and respect, and managing tensions and different viewpoints with maturity, sensitivity and as growth opportunities. We view this approach to diversity as fundamental to achieving our educational, research, practice and professional development goals because it provides opportunities for us to expand our horizons, learn from each other and do our best work.

Learn more about how we define diversity , equity, and inclusion and the components at Michigan Public Health that create a community of support.

Stay Connected with Michigan Public Health

See for yourself how our mission is lived daily through the dedicated work of our faculty, staff, students and alumni. Following us on social media and subscribing to our content platforms are great ways to see what it's like to be part of the Michigan Public Health community and stay up-to-date on what's happening at the school.

Subscribe to the Population Healthy Newsletter and Podcast

Our Population Healthy newsletter and podcast will keep you informed of the latest public health news and research coming from members of our community—and be an inspiration to the work you can pursue as a student at Michigan Public Health. Our podcast brings together experts to discuss population health issues from a variety of perspectives—from the microscopic to the macroeconomic, the social to the environmental—and to explore the factors that affect the health of all of us at a population level. Subscribe and listen to Population Healthy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Listen to Population Healthy Podcast Season 5:

Alternatives to Policing

Abortion access and reproductive justice

School safety

Follow @umichsph on Instagram

Imagine your life as a Michigan Public Health student by engaging with behind-the-scenes content from our students. This is your go-to platform to hear from current students as they share their perspectives on our school and the issues they’re passionate about.

Follow @umichsph on Twitter

Stay up-to-date on the latest public health news, research and resources from our experts, who are working on some of the world’s most pressing problems, from COVID-19 to racial health inequities.

Getting to Know Michigan

One of the best parts of living in Ann Arbor is you have the world at your feet. Living in Ann Arbor gives you quick access to an international airport as well as some of the most beautiful and exciting major cities, sights, and national parks in the country.